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Kayode Oyebode Adebowale

Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan · Nigeria

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Kayode Oyebode Adebowale is the CEO of University of Ibadan. Adebowale is based in Nigeria. Adebowale was born in 1962.

Nigerian professor and industrial chemist born January 11, 1962, who earned his B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Ibadan. He served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) from 2018 to 2021 and became the 13th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan in October 2021.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage of Kayode Oyebode Adebowale has focused on criticism from student groups regarding his tenure as University of Ibadan vice-chancellor, with the National Association of Nigerian Students faulting his administration for alleged intimidation of students and calling for an investigation into anti-student policies. Earlier coverage documented his appointment as the institution's 13th vice-chancellor in 2021 and various institutional initiatives during his tenure, including the launch of the Wole Soyinka Institute and artificial intelligence training programs.

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Born
January 11, 1962
Citizenship
Nigeria
Awards
Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences, Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science

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